Why is Maine’s favorite holiday candy an odd combination of potato, coconut and chocolate, and why is it named for a colorful evangelical preacher who wasn’t even from Maine? Read More
A non-traditional wreath goes great with your holiday decor, but won’t look out of place if you leave it up after everything else has been put away. Read More
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The University of Southern Maine is dropping efforts to change its name to the University of Maine at Portland. Read More
He saw the cover photo in the BDN story about the book’s launch and wanted to share his version of what became a pretty memorable day for him. Read More
A drug and alcohol detoxification center that opened in Hampden two years ago has recently expanded its services in a way that could help more people inside and outside the Bangor region get into recovery. Read More
When I saw the title of Captain Hank Bracker’s book, The History of Liberia & West Africa, I did not think it would be of much interest to me. I could not have been more wrong. Bracker is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and has had some very interesting… Read More
A Maine research institute has received a $480,000 boost from the federal government for a drive to increase access to local seafood. Read More
Trapping wild animals for fur is a way of life that goes back thousands of years in Maine, and the state is considering new ways to manage the declining business. Read More
Police said the three had been traveling through Maine, using counterfeit money to buy high value items at different Home Depot stores. Read More
The program is not about employment. There are other government programs to encourage and help low-income Americans participate in the workforce. Read More
While hosting the afternoon sports talk show on WZON AM 620 in Bangor years ago, my co host and I did a show around the question “Can refs cost a team a win?” I made my case that of course officials could hose a team with bad calls. No brainah… Read More
The Weekly Question is published on Thursdays. This installment is for Dec. 5. … Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More
The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown south. Days are short. And the tourists have fled. Read More
This simple holiday craft will go with your decor for years. Read More
